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- Miko Ravelo’s Blue Bustamante. Blue Bustamante tells the tale of an OFW in Japan (Joem Bascon) trying to land an engineering job alongside his wacky friend (Jun Sabayton).
- Avid Liongoren’s Saving Sally. This film was hyped at the 2016 Metro Manila Film Festival because it was the only animated film in the lineup. Side note: 2016 was a notable year for the Metro Manila Film Festival as it showcased films that weren’t typical blockbusters which divided moviegoers around the country during that Christmas season.
- Joel Ruiz’s Kung Paano Siya Nawala (How She Left Me) The Philippines loves romance, drama, and romcoms as proven by the success of movies being released from those genres.
- Raya Martin’s Smaller and Smaller Circles. Based on the award-winning book by Felisa Batacan, actors Sid Lucero and Nonie Buencamino take on the roles of two priests trying to figure out the identity of a serial killer that’s on the loose.
- Miracle in Cell No. 7
- Sunod
- Alone/Together
- Lola Igna
- Ulan
- Isa PA with Feelings
- Mindanao
- Cleaners
- Verdict
- John Denver Trending
Director: Nuel Crisostomo Naval | Starring: Aga Muhlach, Xia Vigor, Bela Padilla | Genre: Drama, Family, Comedy Adapted from the hit Korean movie of the same name, Miracle In Cell No. 7 won the love of critics and audiences with its heartwarming father-daughter story. Building upon the Korean original, Miracle In Cell No. 7tells the story of a ment...
Director: Carlo Ledesma | Starring: Carmina Villaroel, Mylene Dizon, Krystal Brimner | Genre: Horror Horror movies are a regular part of Filipino cinema. While some 2019 Filipino horror movies like Eerie and Clarita made lots of money, their production quality and storytelling weren’t as great.Sunodis one of the better horror films from the Philipp...
Director: Antoinette Jadaone | Starring: Liza Soberano, Enrique Gil | Genre: Romance, Drama Made by millennial-focused Black Sheep Productions, Alone/Together follows a standard romance storyline but executes it well. The film stars real-life couple Liza Soberano and Enrique Gilas the leads—a girl named Christine “Tin” Lazaro and a boy named Rafael...
Director: Eduardo W. Roy Jr. | Starring: Angie Ferro, Yves Flores | Genre: Family, Drama She’s 118 years old, and wants to die. However, everyone around her wants her to live—because she might win a monetary prize for “oldest grandmother in the world.” Welcome to the world of Lola Igna, a film who takes the name of its aged protagonist. Enter Tim, ...
Director: Irene Villamor | Starring: Nadine Lustre, Carlo Aquino, Marco Gumabao | Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Romance Ulan might be about love, but it’s not your average Filipino romance. The movie stars Nadine Lustre as a writer named Maya, who’s struggling to find romance and happiness. As Maya journeys through life, Ulan weaves fantastical stories fr...
Director: Prime Cruz | Starring: Carlo Aquino, Maine Mendoza| Genre: Romance, Drama Another more unique Filipino love story that came out in 2019 was Isa Pa with Feelings(One More Time With Feelings). Maine Mendoza stars as Mara, an aspiring architect. After failing her architecture board exams, Mara meets Gali (Carlo Aquino), a deaf sign language ...
Director: Brillante Mendoza | Starring: Judy Ann Santos, Allen Dizon, Yuna Tangog | Genre: Drama A big winner at 2019’s Metro Manila Film Festival, Mindanao is set in the context of a conflict zone in the eponymous Filipino island. In the real world, Moro Islamic Liberation Front rebels created an atmosphere of violence and terrorism that led Filip...
Director: Glenn Barit | Starring: Ianna Taguinod, Leomar Baloran, Julian Narag | Genre: Drama, Comedy There’s never been a Pinoy movie like Cleaners. A relatively obscure indie film that swept the awards at 2019’s QCinema International Film Festival, Cleanersis distinct in both storytelling and technique. It’s an undiscovered treat that shows Filip...
Director: Raymund Ribay Gutierrez | Starring: Rene Durian, Max Eigenmann, Kristoffer King, Jordhen Suan | Genre: Crime, Drama Our third best Pinoy movie of 2019 is a legal procedural drama—Verdict. Verdictfollows the case of Joy, a Filipino housewife who stabs her abusive husband Dante in self defense. The film walks the line between documentary an...
Director: Arden Rod Condez | Starring: Jansen Magpusao, Meryll Soriano | Genre: Drama John Denver Cabungcal is a 14 year-old 8th grader in Pandan, Antique. When he’s falsely accused of stealing his classmate Makoy’s iPad, he attacks Makoy—and gets caught on video. The video goes viral, and turns John Denver’s life upside down. This is the plot of J...
Sep 7, 2023 · With the help of these movies, you may now readily access a taste of Filipino independent culture and pride, thanks to Netflix, YouTube, iFlix, HOOQ, and iWant. Let us look at the top Indie films in the Philippines. 1. Miko Ravelo’s Blue Bustamante
May 23, 2019 · 10 Upcoming Pinoy Indie Films We Can’t Wait to See. Local cinema's got a lot to offer. by Jio de Leon. Published May 23, 2019. ILLUSTRATION War Espejo. (SPOT.ph) If mainstream sappy rom-coms, starry horror films, or low-budget attempts at blockbuster filmmaking aren't your thing, then you have a place at the table for indie films—those ...
